Big Mother Bay Fishing runs fishing trips around the bay waters that surround South Padre Island, Texas. These fisheries offer a range of tasty and feisty fish to catch, with Reds, Trout, and Snook leading the way. But, there’s much more to catch, and Capt. Kevin will help you make the most out of your trip.

Year round, these waters prove to be lucrative fishing spots, but to have a blast, you will need someone who’s versed in getting the fish to bite. Capt. Kevin has accommodated numerous repeat customers and will cater to novice and pro anglers with same professionalism.

You will join Kevin and launch into Lower Laguna Madre waters. There, you will be able to target Red Drum, Black Drum, Trout, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, and more. Capt. Kevin will supply the light tackle to get around these beauties, and it is included in the trip rates.

To get to these hot spots, you will be boarding an 18’ Fisher Flats center console that can take up to four people. She is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha HDPI engine and can reach the speeds of up to 45 knots. The boat is rigged with GPS, a Hummingbird fishfinder, stores life jackets, features a live bait well and two coolers.

You can try a variety of techniques, using either artificial lures or live bait. You can try drift fishing, bottom fishing, jigging, spinning, popping, or even fly fishing - but bring your own fly fishing gear.

Capt. Kevin will supply rods, reels, tackle, ice, water, with the option of filleting your catch. You should bring a valid fishing license, snacks and drinks. Pack sunglasses, sunblock, a cap, comfortable clothes, and a non-marking shoes. Also, bring a camera to get a photo of your catch. Come along for a nice day out.

This standard package takes you on a six hour fishing trip. You will be fishing around Laguna Madre waters in search of Redfish, Snook, Black Drum, Crevalle, Trout, and Mangrove Snapper. Bring your own fishing license, pack snacks and drinks. The gear is supplied onboard. You will need a valid fishing license. The trip is suitable for kids as well, or less experienced anglers. Capt. Kevin knows these waters well and will show you how to get the fish you want.

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Targeted Species

Boat Specs

Fisher Flats (Center console) originally built in 1995, and restored in 2010. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha HPDI engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length

18 ft

Capacity

3 persons

Types of Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS

Life Jackets

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

GPS

Life Jackets

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Policies

Cancellation

FREE Cancellation

You can cancel or reschedule your booking up to 7 days before the trip. If the captain cannot run the trip due to unsafe weather conditions, your booking can be moved to another date or canceled free of charge.

About the Captain

South Padre Island, Texas, United States •
Member since September 2016

Angler's Choice

15

Reviews

5

Reports

Captain Kevin Nicholls is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed and Texas registered fishing guide who provides inshore fishing trips around South Padre Island. He caters to anglers of all levels of expertise and will gladly accommodate you aboard his boat. he knows these waters well and will show you how to claim your prize.

We got lucky & were able to book a last-minute trip with Capt Kevin Nicholls during the Memorial Day weekend. We set out at 7am for a day of successful fishing. My wife had never been Bay Fishing before & Capt Kevin was able to give her some pointers which resulted in her catching the biggest Speckled Trout of the day. Our conversation w/ Capt Kevin was also very enjoyable. We would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a good captain. We will call on him again.
Scott & Dianna Mares

We got lucky & were able to book a last-minute trip with Capt Kevin Nicholls during the Memorial Day weekend. We set out at 7am for a day of successful fishing. My wife had never been Bay Fishing before & Capt Kevin was able to give her some pointers which resulted in her catching the biggest Speckled Trout of the day. Our conversation w/ Capt Kevin was also very enjoyable. We would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a good captain. We will call on him again.
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Kevin Nicholls (The Captain)

Replied on May 27, 2018

Awesome couple to fish with ...... I even kept them out for a few hours longer .... That’s just how awesome it was…........

Awesome couple to fish with ...... I even kept them out for a few hours longer .... That’s just how awesome it was…........

Kevin Nicholls (The Captain)

Replied on May 27, 2018

Awesome couple to fish with ...... I even kept them out for a few hours longer .... That’s just how awesome it was…........

My son and I needed a long overdue fishing trip and Capt Nichols did not disappoint. He put us on fish early and often. Our objective was to have fun and hopefully bring home some fish. The conversation and direction was outstanding. We will use again without a doubt.

My son and I needed a long overdue fishing trip and Capt Nichols did not disappoint. He put us on fish early and often. Our objective was to have fun and hopefully bring home some fish. The conversation and direction was outstanding. We will use again without a doubt.

My son and I needed a long overdue fishing trip and Capt Nichols did not disappoint. He put us on fish early and often. ...

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Kevin Nicholls (The Captain)

Replied on September 11, 2018

Alan & his son was excellent to fish with. I hope to fish with them again in the future. Alan’s son Steven caught his oversized Redfish. plus some speckled trout.

Alan & his son was excellent to fish with. I hope to fish with them again in the future. Alan’s son Steven caught his oversized Redfish. plus some speckled trout.

Kevin Nicholls (The Captain)

Replied on September 11, 2018

Alan & his son was excellent to fish with. I hope to fish with them again in the future. Alan’s son Steven caught his oversized Redfish. plus some speckled trout.

Had an awesome experience . Had to catch and release due to under size but overall it was fun

Had an awesome experience . Had to catch and release due to under size but overall it was fun

Had an awesome experience . Had to catch and release due to under size but overall it was fun

Adan Montemayor recommends Big Mother Bay Fishing

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Kevin Nicholls (The Captain)

Replied on July 9, 2018

This Father & Son Team was very awesome . I Hope that they would call me again so I can have a chance to put them on more Keepers . There was a lot of undersize that day . It was fun to fish with the both of them.

This Father & Son Team was very awesome . I Hope that they would call me again so I can have a chance to put them on more Keepers . There was a lot of undersize that day . It was fun to fish with the both of them.

Kevin Nicholls (The Captain)

Replied on July 9, 2018

This Father & Son Team was very awesome . I Hope that they would call me again so I can have a chance to put them on more Keepers . There was a lot of undersize that day . It was fun to fish with the both of them.